The introduction of the Chevrolet 2018 Camaro ZL1 NASCAR Cup race car

GM showcases the company's new race car, the Camaro ZL1, driven by NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson along Jefferson Avenue in front of the General Motors Renaissance Center World Headquarters in Detroit. Beginning next season, race teams driving a Chevrolet will be behind the wheel of the Camaro ZL1 in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.

GM showcases the company's new race car, the Camaro ZL1, driven by NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson.

GM showcases the company's new race car, the Camaro ZL1, driven by NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson.

Chevrolet's NASCAR drivers stand in front of the new Chevrolet 2018 Camaro ZL1 NASCAR Cup race car during a media event in front of the Renaissance Center in Detroit, August 10, 2017.

NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. talks to the media while standing next to the new Chevrolet 2018 Camaro ZL1 NASCAR Cup race car which was introduced in front of the Renaissance Center in Detroit, August 10, 2017.

Mark Reuss, Executive Vice President, Global Product Development for General Motors, left, and NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. chat in front of the Chevrolet SS car which is being replaced.

NASCAR Drivers Jimmie Johnson, left, and Dale Earnhardt Jr., right, chat with Mark Reuss, Executive Vice President, Global Product Development for General Motors, center, during the event.

The new Chevrolet 2018 Camaro ZL1 NASCAR Cup race car.

The new Chevrolet 2018 Camaro ZL1 NASCAR Cup race car.

The new Chevrolet 2018 Camaro ZL1 NASCAR Cup race car is surrounded by press and General Motors employees.

NASCAR driver Kasey Kahne poses in front of the new car.

NASCAR driver Ty Dillon, left, interviews Richard Childress, former NASCAR driver and the current team owner of Richard Childress Racing.

The new Chevrolet 2018 Camaro ZL1 NASCAR Cup race car sits in front of the Renaissance Center in Detroit.

NASCAR driver Jamie McMurry, left, interviews team owner Chip Ganassi during the event.

NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. talks to the media while standing next to the new Chevrolet 2018 Camaro ZL1 NASCAR Cup race car which was introduced in front of the Renaissance Center in Detroit.